| Author |
Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885 |
| Title |
The Peace Egg and Other tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The peace egg -- A Christmas mumming play -- Hints for private theatricals, I,II,III -- Snap-dragons -- Old Father Christmas.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Peace Egg and Other Tales" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This charming anthology provides delightful narratives that often revolve around themes of Christmas and family, integrating rich elements of English folklore and tradition. The opening story, "The Peace Egg," sets the tone with a narrative that explores the complexities of familial love and ties, particularly within the context of Christmas celebrations. The opening of "The Peace Egg" introduces us to a bittersweet scene on Christmas Eve, where a Captain and his wife experience a profound sadness despite being surrounded by their joyful children, who are staging a festive play. The narrative unfolds through reflections on the Captain's wife, who carries the weight of estrangement from her father due to her marriage choices. As the children perform their play—a humorous and lively retelling of the Christmas mumming tradition—they inadvertently stir a mix of emotions, evoking laughter and tears in the audience, including their parents. The story lays the groundwork for themes of reconciliation, familial bonds, and the emotional nuances present even during times of celebration, inviting the reader to reflect on the joy and sorrow intertwined in family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Christmas plays
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| Subject |
Children's plays
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| Subject |
Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mumming plays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20425 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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